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Stick-wielding athlete

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Up & Down Words clue “Stick-wielding athlete”? The solution is HOCKEY PLAYER, a two-word phrase and answer #5 in the daily word chain. This clue was most recently seen in the September 10, 2026 (Thursday) puzzle. The second word of each answer starts the next — see the full chain below.

Answer

HOCKEYPLAYER

Last appearance

September 10, 2026ThursdayHOCKEY PLAYER

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